1
as in to matter
to be of importance
evidence that will weigh heavily against the defendant
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2
as in to ponder
to give serious and careful thought to
weighed the options for weeks before making a decision
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Recent Examples of weigh
Major companies including Best Buy, Acer, and Target are weighing price hikes.
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William Gavin, Quartz, 5 Mar. 2025
Apex Fintech is weighing a potential acquisition of Bakkt (NYSE: BKKT), the Intercontinental Exchange spinoff that bought out Apex's crypto operations two years ago, Axios has learned.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
For instance, Medicare could weigh physicians’ success in taking care of diabetes patients by the proportion of patients who have their blood sugars, blood pressure, and cholesterol controlled, and pass annual examinations tracking complications with their eyes and feet.
—Ezekiel J. Emanuel, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2025
Todd’s longtime rep, Jeffrey Goldberg, also weighed, in revealing he’s been flooded with calls and emails from friends and colleagues outraged by the omission.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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William Gavin, Quartz, 5 Mar. 2025
Apex Fintech is weighing a potential acquisition of Bakkt (NYSE: BKKT), the Intercontinental Exchange spinoff that bought out Apex's crypto operations two years ago, Axios has learned.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
For instance, Medicare could weigh physicians’ success in taking care of diabetes patients by the proportion of patients who have their blood sugars, blood pressure, and cholesterol controlled, and pass annual examinations tracking complications with their eyes and feet.
—Ezekiel J. Emanuel, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2025
Todd’s longtime rep, Jeffrey Goldberg, also weighed, in revealing he’s been flooded with calls and emails from friends and colleagues outraged by the omission.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weigh
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But the relative rankings did not matter when Teel stepped in against Sasaki on Tuesday.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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That's not to say gear doesn't matter, just that it's best used in service of something larger.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
26 Feb. 2025
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Amid this dark, silent space, the siblings survived on rice balls and pondered what had just happened to their serene home.—
Ronan O'Connell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Kaan isn’t even the first fifth-generation fighter project the Emirates has purportedly pondered joining.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Kairos reactors also run at lower power and lower pressure than traditional reactors, which means lower risk.—
David Pogue,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2025
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The streaming service currently offers a 30-day free trial, which means that new and eligible returning subscribers can watch a portion of the season for free.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The multi-year security Marchand wanted beyond this season, then, was too much for Sweeney to assume considering the risk of injuries and decline.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Another place to consider is chef Danny Grant’s elegant approach to seafood, pasta, and beef at Monarch, which is also downtown.—
Visit Dallas,
AFAR Media,
7 Mar. 2025
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Such theoretical impairments would be concerning in any context—but especially when contemplating a person who has achieved enough power to be unironically described as co-president of the United States.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2025
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With America out of the picture, Europe is beginning to contemplate moves that would have been unimaginable mere months ago.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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Think pop-up shops, spice blending, and casually debating the best way to season a brisket.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The science on transgender procedures, including hormone replacement and surgery, is hotly debated.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Mar. 2025
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But the combination clearly worked; Corky, who had a wry sense of humor, was endlessly entertained by his wife.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Most Inspirational Documentary Our favorite 2024 documentary that inspired, educated, and entertained the whole family.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
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To Begin Developing This Trait: Encourage your teams to question and validate their assumptions while remaining receptive to unexpected insights that emerge from their analysis.—
Ben Jones,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Education Secretary Linda McMahon criticized the university for allegedly failing to protect Jewish students and questioned its eligibility for federal business contracts.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Weigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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